Typographical machine.



R. G. BOABJQMAN. TYPOGRAPEIGAL MACHINE.

APPLIUANON FILED mmzo, 101a.

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TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED mmzo, 1913.

Patented Feb. 24, 19M

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A TTORNE YI R. 0. BOARDMAN. TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

PPPPPP ATION FILED MAR.20,1913.

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R. 0. BOARDMAN.

TYPOGRAPHIOAL MACHINE. APPLICATION FILED MAILZO, 1913. v

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'V OR- M UNITED TE? PATENT om a ROBERT 6. BOARDMAN, or GRAND nnrmsngoaman, iissmnon TO MERGE THALER' LI'NOTYPECOM-PANY, A CORPORATIONOF NEW YORK.

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

Specification of Letters Patent. Application filed March 20, 1913. Serial No. 755,588.

Patented Feb. 24,, 191i.

graphical Machines, of which the folli'iwing is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawing.

My invention relates to typographical ina chines, such as linotype inachine's'ot' the general orgai'iizatioi'i represented in Letters Patent of the United States, No. 436,532, to

0. lt'lergentlialer, wherein circulating matrices are. released i'rom'a magazine in the order in which their characters are to appear in print, and then assembled in line, the composed lin'e transferred to the lace of a mold, the mold filled with molten metal to form aslu or linotv ie' a 'ainst the matrices which produce the type character thereon, and the matrices thereat'ter returned througl'r a distributing i'neehaiiisii'i to the magazine from which they started.

Moreparticularly, it relates to machines of this kind wherein are employed distributinganechan'ism and a plurality of magazines, and in connection therewith means for transferring the matrices froiii the distributing mechanisi'n to the proper magazine. In

the present instance, these transferring means comprise a conductor or holder, to which the matrices are delivered according to letter by tl'iedist'ributing mechanism, and in which they are temporarily held, and then subsequently delivered to theappropriate magazines through.adjustable channels or switching devices.

7 The adjustment of the channels or switching devices is controlled by th'e'form'of the type or matrices, these being suitably varied in-accordanee with their particular font and tl'iemagazine int which they are stored, in such manner that l the channels or switching devices will be shifted-to connect the holder or conductor always with the proper magazine.

,,In the accompanying drawings, I have shown my invention in preferred form and byway of example, and as applied to a linotype machine. Obviously, however, many variations and alterations may he made therein, and in its mode of; ap 'ilieat'nm',

which will still be comprised within the spirit of my invention. Thus, it may be to typographical maehines of other kinds, such as type setters and type casters, or those which handle type or, dies instead of matrices. Generally speaking, I desire it to be understood that I do not limit myself to any specific form or embodiment, except in so far as such limitationsare specified in the claims.

Referring to the drawings: Figure 1 is a vertical sectionthrough the distributing mechanism, etc-., of a linotype machine having ii'iy-invention embodied therein; Figs. 2, 3 and 4, are similar views, showing cermin of the parts in different positions; Fig.

5 is a detached perspective, showing the relation of the switches, partitions, ctc.; Fig. (5 is a front view, partly broken away, and partly In sect ym onthe line 6-6 in Fig. l;

Fig. 7 is a detached pers ectivc, showing the" relation of a. single dis ,switch lever, escapcment lever, etc.; Fig. 8 is a detail section on the line 88 in Fig. l; and Fig. 9

illustrates n'iatrices ofdif'ferent fonts, as contained in the respective magazines.

'lhematricesX are moved along the distributor rail A by the conveying. screws A and drop into the channeled holder or intermediate magazine 115, from which they are subsequently released by eseapement devices, and transferred by switching means to and through the channel entranceY into the individual magazines to which they belong.

In other words, the matrices are distributed, first, according to letter and, subsequently, according to font. In the present instance, and by way (if-example, three magazines, B, B, 13?, are illustrated, and in Fig. 9 are shown matrices X of three .dill'erent styles or fonts, formed respectively with notches X, X", X, of variant depth, to coi' "respond to the several magazines. The ex- .tent of ad ustment of the switching nip-ans is controlled by these notches in such manner that they will deliver a matrix of any given font into the eorres 'i'onding magazine.

The previously mentioned eseapeinent de vices, appertaining to the channeled holder B, comprise each an upper pawl (l and a lower pawl C 'conne'cted to the elongated lever C, whereby the pawls are alleri'iati-ly projected into and witlnlrawn from the channels, and the release of the matrices therefrom is coi'itrolled. 'The lower pawl C a is adapted to engage in the notches X X X of thematrices, and the different extent of'this' movement utiliz d to control the 20 ranged .that

25 D are pivotally connected at (Z switching means nextto be described. These switching devices consistof a plurality of individual switches D, four being illustrated in the present instance, pivotally mounted-at 5 (Z attheir lower extremities in correct relation to the entrance Y. There is a series of such switches D corresponding to each channel of the holder 13 and the'corresponding set of channels of the entrance Y, these channels being made practically continuous by the interposition of partitions D between the holder B and entrance Y, the partitions D being supported in any suitable manner, as for instance by the engagement of notches 15 therein with the transverse frame portions D (see Fig. 8). The pivotally mounted switches. vD thus constitute a series of cl 1an-. nels or throats D, D D one for each of the magazine's B, B B, and are so ar-.

. D and isconnected to the switch lever IE, it

being understood as previously stated that there is a complete set of these elements for each channel in the holder B. To permit the free" shifting action of the switches D, they are each made in two. relatively m'ov able parts connected by a telescopic joint D Connecting the upper arm of the escapement lever G and the. switch lever E'is a spring H, which tends to draw the two levers t( )gether, and also to move the lower awl (Pinto the matrix-channel, theextent of the relative movementof thejtwo. levers 40 being limited by the contact of the lever "C with a stop G upont-he lever E. The lever C is also provided w th a shoe or cam piece M, located in position to be successively acted upon by the projections N andO on the .45 rotating d sk K, whereby the lever o and pawls C and 6 (re moved against the force of the spring H to effect the proper operation'of the escapement'. The switch 1ever E is pivoted at its upper endat c to the framework, and is provided with a second spring'F, whereby the lever E, slide'E and switches D are normally held in their retractedj position (see Fig. 1), at which time the passage D of the magazine 13 is brought 55, into operativo relation to the holder B. It.

should be noted that the spring H is stronger than thespring h and consequently controls :the latter at cert am points ofoperation.

As previously stated, the escapement pawl C moves to different extents in relation to the matrices '31, this being governed by the depth of the notch X X or X therein; and consequciitly the upper end of the. lever C is correspemlingly moved. The different i Y positions of the lever C are utilized to govany selected one of the said cm the adjustment of the switch lever E, which is normally moved toward it by the springfH until the stop G is brought into engagement therewith. i Thus, for instance, Fig. 1 shows the pawl C as engaging a deep notch X and the upper end of the lever C consequently in its innermost position, and therefore the outer switching channel D of the magazine B in operative relation to the holder B. In Fig. 4, the pawl C is shown as engaging a shallow notch X at which time the upper end of the lever C is in its outermost position, and therefore the channel D of the magazine B is in operative relation to the holder B.

For the positioning of the switches D to connect the holder B with the appropriate magazines, and to permitthe proper actuation of the escapement devices, it is necessary that the switch lever be heldin its various adjusted positions. This result I secure by providing the lever E (see particularly Fig. 7) with a cam roll J. located in line with the stop G and at the opposite side therefrom, which roll J is engaged and held by one or another of a series of cam grooves K K K formed on the disk K, the said grooves bemgappropriately positioned to eorrespond respectively to the operative relation'of the switch channels D, D D to the holder B. These grooves extend throughout only a portion of the disk K, so as to permit the transfer ofthe roll J to one or another of. them, as the next matrix is presented to the lower escapement pawl or feeler C The disks K, one for each switch lever, are mounted on the transverse shaft L which is actuated in any desired manner, asfor instance by the band wheel 'L. The

rotation of the dislrK not only serves to loclc the switchlever in its adjusted positions, but also brings the projections N and 0 into operative relation to the shoe M on the lever C, so as to actuate the escapement, while the switching devices are held against movement, in the manner now to be described.

In Fig. 1, the" parts are shownwith the pawl or feeler C in engagement withthe deep notch X of a I1]{ti1lX.X.flt-' which time the upper end of the leverO, thelever E, and slide E are in their innermostpositions, thusbringing the channel D of the magazine B into relation to the holder B. At

this time the roll J is readinessto engage subsequent rotation of the dislt K therefore causes the switching Ineans h'ibeheld in their adjusted position during the aotuation ,holder B.

.ally connecting a plurality thereof.

l l l tinues its rotation, the projection N passes beyond the shoe M, and under the influence of the spring H, the escapement assumes the position indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 2, namely, with the upper pawl C retracted and the lower pawl projected, which permits the next matrix to fall upon and he sustained by the lower pawl. The disk K still contiiiues its rotation until its other projection 0 contacts witlithe shoe M, which engagement again reverses the position of escapement, namely, by withdrawing thelo'wer pawl C and projecting the upper pawl (1', as shown in Fig. 3. This operation releases the matrix previously sustained by the pawl .0 and other means are therefore ne essary to prevent its premature delivery. This I preferably effect by the movement of the switch I) under the bottom edge of the matrix, which movement is secured by a slight bend Z: in the cam grooves, which are otherwise sul'istantially circular in their direction. .ts the disk K continues its rotalion, the projection 0 also passes beyond the vshoe M, and the spring H again reverses the position of the cscapement, namely, by withdrawing the upper pawl C and projecting the lower pawl C when the parts have com pleted their cycle of operation and are in the position indicated in Fig. 4. It should he noted, as'shown in Fig. 4, that the matrix- X now in engagement with the lower pawl or Oi-l0! C is formed with a shallow notch X, and consequently the upper end of the lever C is held in its outermost position; and due to the action of the spring H, the lever If: is moved in such manner as to register the channel D of the magazine B with the The roll J on the inner side of the lever E is now in 1? osition to be engaged by the outer cam groove Kof the disk K, whereby the switching elements will be F again locked during the escapcment operation, in the manner already described.

As previously stated. I have shown my invention in preferred form and by way'of example, and in connection with a linotype machine. It will be seen that one of the principal features involved is the provision of a temporary holder and movable distributing devices controlled in their position by the form of the type or-matrices, whereby the matrices are temporarily stored in the holder and from which they are subsequently delivered to the appropriate channels in a plurality of magazines. In the specific formdiscussed, there is an individual and indepcndently-moval'ilc condu tor for each channel of each of the magazines, but obviously sucharrangement is not essential, as no invention would heinrolved in later- This and many other modifications will suggest then selves to those skilled in the art without departure from the scope of the invention.

Having thus described my invention, its

, construction and mode of operation, what-I 7 claim and desire-to secure by Letters Patent of thel'nited States, is :1 follows: i

1. In a typographical machine, the combination of a'distrilniting mechanism, a plurality of magazines for thetype or n'iatrices, an intermediateholder wherein the type or matrices are temporar ly stored, and a plu-' rality of movable channels or throats, through which the type or matrices pass, one for each'magazine, to receive the type or matrices directly from the holder and de-- liver them to the magazines.

In a typographical machine, the combination of a distributingmechanism, a plurality of magazines for the type or matrices, an intermediate holder wherein the type or matrices are temporarily stored, and a plurality of movable channels or throats, through which the type or matrices pass, one for each n'iagazinc; to receive the type or matrices directly from the holderand deliver them to the magazines, the said movable conductors being controlled as to their position by the form of the type or matrices.

3. In a typographical machine, the com-' hination of a plurality of magazines adapted to contain different fonts of type or matrices, distributing mechanism to separate the type or matrices according to letter re-' gardless of font,-a holder wherein the separated type or matrices are temporarily stored, and'a plurality of switching devices to deliver the separated type or matrices from the holder into one or another of the magazines according to font,the-said devices being connected together so as to be movable as a whole, and controlled in their movement by the form of type or matrices.

4.- In a typographical machine, the com bination of a plurality of magazines adapted 0 to contain dif 'erent fonts of type or matrices, distributing mechanism to' separate the type or matrices according to letter regardless of font and' a plurality of switching devices .to deliver the separator] type or matrices into one magazine or another ac- Y cording to font, the said devices being con: nected together so as to e movable as a whole and controlled in their movement by the form of the type or matrices.

5. In a typographical machine, the combination of a distributing mechanism,- a plurality of magazines for the type or matrices, and means for delivering the type or matrices from the distributing mechanism 125 to their respective magazines, the said means including cscapement devices serving to control both the passage of the type or matrices and the operation of their delivery means.

l 6. In a typographical machine, the combi- 13o nation of a distributing mechanism, a plurality oi magazines for the type or matrices, and means fordelivering the type or matrices 'from the distributing mechanism to their respective magazines, the said means including a movable conductor and escapement devices which control both the passage of the type or matrices and the position of the said conductor.

7. In a typographical machine, the combination of a distributing mechanism, a plurality of magazines for the type or matrices, and means for delivering the type or matrices from the distributing mechanism to their respective magazines, the said means including a holder wherein the type or matrices are temporarily stored, ,a movable condoctor to connect the holder with one of the magazines, and cscapement devices which control hotlrthe position of the movable conductor and the release of the type or matrices from the holder.

In a typographicalmachine equipped with type or matrices of variant forms, distributing mechanism comprising escape-' mcnt devices which control both the release of the type or matrices therefrom and their further distribution according to their form.

t). In a typographical machine equipped with type or matrices of variant forms, the

combination of a plurality of magazines therefor and distributing mechanism, the said distributing mechanism being provided with escapcment devices which control both the release of the type or matrices therefrom a holder ivherein the type or matrices temporarily stored, and a plurality oi" movable condnctors to connect the holder with one or another of the magazines, escapemcnt devices controlling both the position of the movah'leconductors and the release of the type or matrices from the holder, and means for locking the conductors in their proper position during the releasing operation of the escapcment devices.

11. In a typographical machine, the con-- bination of a plurality of magazines for tire type or matrices, a holder to receive the type or matrices from the distrihutin' mechanism, escapement devices to control the release of the type or matrices therefrom, and a plurality of movable conductors to convey the type or matrices from the holder to their respective magazines, the said conductors serving to hold the type or met rices within sairlholder at one point of operation of the parts.

In testimony whereof I aftii; my signature in presence of tWO Witnesses.

ROBERT 0. BOARDMAN.

Vitnesses lllAR'lIN H. DYKSTRA, FRANK D. Mrnns. 

